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Author: Nicole Milano

Head Archivist and Historical Publications Editor, AFS Intercultural Programs

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AFS Archives, History, Stories from the Stacks

AFS Drivers on Leave: Cultural Experiences during World War II

The nature of the volunteer work done by the American Field Service volunteer ambulance corps is well documented in the…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Walk Together, Talk Together

AFS Returnee Joan Salajan created this painting for AFS Director General Stephen Galatti for Christmas in 1955. Joan had recently…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Wartime Service in the Middle East

In honor of International Volunteer Day (December 5), we’re sharing the story of a World War II AFS ambulance driver…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus, History

AFS Janus: Fall 2017

This issue of the AFS Janus epitomizes the very name of our publication: Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings and…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

AFS in Space

Since the beginning, AFS has been a risk-taking organization that transcends borders, but did you know AFS has even transcended…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Henry E.M. Suckley, 1915

Henry E.M. Suckley volunteered for AFS with unit SSU 3 in February 1915, serving alongside future AFS Director General Stephen…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus, History

AFS Janus: Spring 2017 Issue

This issue of the AFS Janus introduces a new “AFS in Action” column, which highlights a few of the many…

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AFS Archives, History, Stories from the Stacks

Photographs in the AFS Archives: The Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection

The AFS Archives is pleased to announce the online accessibility of 375 photographs from the Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection! The collection…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Three Little Spectators, 1945

Irving Penn, one of the most celebrated photographers of the last half of the twentieth century, was 27 years old…

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